Former Missouri State soccer player Jake Buckle returned to his alma mater in August of 2019 as a graduate assistant coach.
Buckle, a native of York, England, played four years for the Bears from 2015-2018. He earned Missouri Valley Conference Honorable Mention and All-Tournament Team honors in 2018. In 2016, he earned a spot again on the MVC All-Tournament Team. His first year he was named to the MVC All-Freshman squad.
He earned his undergraduate degree in Criminology in December of 2018 and is currently completing his master’s degree in Sports Management.
He holds a FA Level 2 coaching license and is currently completing the UEFA B coaching license. He previously coached for Sporting Springfield and a NPSL team.
Born in York, England, Buckle played for the Youth Academy at Leeds United, Manchester City and Tadcaster Albion in England. He is the son of John and Karen Buckle.
